QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Sep 6, 2026

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Fiscal Q4 revenue rose 43% year over year to $373.9 million, EPS beat $0.50 versus $0.44 expected, and shares gained about 38% through August 20; broad-based growth and strong FY2027 commentary support near-term momentum.

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Idea window: 8/20/2026 – 8/27/2026Sector: Communication Services

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$18.73
Market Cap
$1.08B
1D Return
-0.16%
YTD Return
+30.34%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
13.2
P/B
3.3
P/S
0.8
EV/EBITDA
19.6
Div Yield
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Fundamental Analysis

7.0

Key Financial Insights: • Strong Free Cash Flow • Manageable Debt Load • High Intangible Assets QNST offers strong cash generation and improving profitability at a reasonable sales multiple, but investors should monitor intangible-heavy assets, acquisition spending, dilution, and working-capital risk.

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Price Behavior

5.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Lower highs • Support test • Weak momentum Support Level: $18.70–$18.90 Resistance Level: $21.00–$22.00 QNST is in a last-month downtrend toward $18.70–$18.90 support, with a rebound above $19.40–$19.70 needed to improve momentum and $21.00–$22.00 remaining key resistance.

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Sentiment & News

7.0

Key News Insights: • Record revenue • Guidance upside • Institutional buying QuinStreet's record earnings beat, raised outlook, and growing institutional buying signal strong momentum despite modest insider selling.

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AI Summary

6.0
Neutral

QNST has evolved into a cash-generative performance marketplace, with 43% Q4 growth and free cash flow exceeding net income supporting a constructive stance, but investors should require sustained margin expansion and HomeBuddy synergies as proof that cyclical insurance/media demand is becoming durable earnings power.

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Description

QuinStreet, Inc. is an online performance marketing firm that helps businesses acquire customers through digital channels, including its own websites and third-party publishers. The company generates measurable actions such as clicks, leads, calls and applications for clients primarily in the financial and home services sectors. Founded in 1999, QuinStreet is headquartered in Foster City, California.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Aug 20Aug 27QNSTQuinStreet, Inc.
Fiscal Q4 revenue rose 43% year over year to $373.9 million, EPS beat $0.50 versus $0.44 expected, and shares gained about 38% through August 20; broad-based growth and strong FY2027 commentary support near-term momentum.
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